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Are you doing these 4 things when the market is falling?

Summary: Are you panicking in a bear market, watching the numbers go down? Try these four key tips to control the damage to your portfolio during a market crash.

13 Dec 2022 by Team FinFIRST
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Things don’t always go as planned, especially in the case of investments. While you may be aiming for uninterrupted wealth creation - market volatility, inflation, recession, etc., can be a cause for concern, especially in the current global economic climate. However, instead of worrying over these short-term hurdles, you may benefit more by focusing on the bigger picture and thinking long-term. 

Here are some  investment Approach that can help you if and when the market falls.

Diversify your portfolio
 

Diversification refers to the classic adage of not putting all your eggs in one basket. When you diversify your portfolio, you distribute your money across various asset classes, market capitalisations, industries, and sectors. The profit made by another compensates for the loss in one investment.

The COVID-19 pandemic offers a strong example: the tourism industry was the worst hit, including hotels, airlines, cabs, and more. However, consumer goods and pharmaceuticals were in high demand. Thus, investors with diversified portfolios suffered fewer losses than those who had only invested in one sector.

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Avoid panic selling
 

One of the biggest mistakes you can make during a market crash is to sell your investments out of panic. When the prices start to plummet, many investors want to get rid of their investments to avoid further loss. However, it is wiser to wait if the fundamentals of your portfolio of stocks are strong. The market works cyclically: a bull market will eventually replace a bear market. Keeping a long-term approach and avoiding haste can benefit your overall financial well-being. 

Start investing early
 

There are no best day or month or time to invest. The best time in fact was yesterday and the next best time is now. Investing early helps create desired corpus and also help achieve targeted goals. It also help plan your cash flows and create a compounding impact on your portfolio.

Know your risk appetite
 

Risk and return go hand and glove. Higher return expectation accompanies higher risk. It is therefore to be clear about the risk of each of the investment products you have invested. Having aware of this helps create portfolio which suits the requirement. Risk averse investors investing in higher risk assets could affect the desired corpus.

To sum it up
 

These stock market tips can help you lower the impact of low returns to some extent. At this time, it also helps to choose reliable partners and platforms for your investment needs. For instance, the Metra Trust Investment Options. For seamless and simplified investing, the bank also provides a 3 in 1 Account – Demat, trading, and savings. 

 

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The features, benefits and offers mentioned in the article are applicable as on the day of publication of this blog and is subject to change without notice. The contents herein are also subject to other product specific terms and conditions and any third party terms and conditions, as applicable. Please refer our website www.metratrust.com for latest updates.

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